Australia Corona Virus

Victoria records 1,290 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths

IMAGE: Victoria continues to experience high demand for COVID-19 testing.(Supplied: TLC Healthcare)

Source: ABCnews

Victoria has recorded 1,290 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths.

There are now 11,649 active cases of the virus in Victoria, and 599 people have died in the current outbreak.

There are 323 people in hospital with COVID-19, of whom 77 are in intensive care, and 40 are on a ventilator.

The health department said a further 39 people were in ICU but their infections were no longer considered active.

The new cases were identified from 55,122 test results received yesterday.

There were 3,266 doses of vaccine administered at state-run sites yesterday, as well as more vaccinations at GP clinics and other venues.